8 Most Recent (Nov and Dec 2017) Summarize Spoken Text

1) Fossil Fuels
The lecture is about the use of fossil fuels in developing countries.
 There are different motivations for them to utilize fossil fuels
which include financial incentives and easy access.
 However, the detrimental effect of fossil fuels to the planet should
not be ignored, such as climate change.
 As fossil fuels are running out very fast, we should look for green
source to replace it to achieve sustainable development.

2) ATM:
 Some people forget to take their cards after taking the money from
ATM, because more often than not, they just focus on the money
only.
 The United Kingdom has restructured the new ATM, and cards
will be released by machine before cash are dispensed.
 Although you would forget to take your cash, it is more
catastrophic to lose your card because it can access to your
account.

3) Three primary Colours
This lecture mainly talks about magic natural colour. In order to answer
where natural colours come from, the speaker talked about three primary
colours. Firstly, the yellow comes from many plants. Secondly, reds
come from ground, and some insects can provide reds. Finally, the only
natural source of blue is indigo.

4) Language:
 Languages develop unconsciously when people try to
communicate with each other. The rule of language is convention.
 Every language is unique, valuable and translatable; moreover,
languages represent different ways of thinking and understanding.
 Even a simple language is important to be documented for human
beings.
5) Visual culture in science/ fiction movies
 It is firstly said that the visual culture is a minor, sub-culture, but a
big change since the introduction of a movie called Star War,
 Although the story/logic of the movie is “stupid” and “aggressive”,
the visual/special effect is distinctive.
 Lastly, the speaker said the visual effect is a significant factor in
the fiction movies.

6) Tea & Coffee in London
 Coffee is popular in London.
 Coffee is becoming expensive to buy.
 People in coffee house have conversations, meet friends and do
businesses.
 Coffee is easy to take home: For example, a man can take a cup of
coffee to his wife.
 Three hot drinks in UK: tea, coffee and hot chocolate
 Which one is the most favorite?

7) A museum for kids
 The speaker said that many children do not behave well while
visiting the museums.
 Her children will cry and scream in the museum, and they will be
asked to leave if disturbing others
 After telling the story, she received more than 500 hundreds letters
from those who had the same experience.
 The speaker decided to fight for this issue and open a museum
specifically for kids.

8) Social Contract
 Firstly, the lecture mentioned the definition of social contract,
which refers to the interactions between people.
 Secondly, it mentioned the example of animals.
 Lastly, it said that people enjoy working together in the same
project.

Transcript
Definition of Social Contract Theory
You're likely already familiar with the concept of contracts. Marriage,
citizenship, and employment are all forms of contracts. Put simply, a
contract is an agreement between two parties. If one party violates the
terms of the agreement, the contract is no longer valid.
Societies are controlled by governments. This is the starting point for
discussing social contract theory. Thinkers who believe in this theory
argue that people benefit from living together in countries, kingdoms, or
under other types of governmental oversight. Living in society, however,
requires rules and laws. Societies are the result of compromises,
and social contracts provide the framework for how people and
governments interact.
Individuals who live within a social structure gain protection from
outsiders who may seek to harm them. In return, they must give up
certain freedoms (like the ability to commit crimes without being
punished), and they should contribute to making society stable, wealthy,
and happy.